BOOST RADIO is praying for everyone impacted by Friday’s tornadoes.
Here is some updated information on ways you can help those affected by the storms. You can now find the latest service opportunities here: www.togetherstl.com. STL First Responder Canteen & the Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services Team have been activated too, offering nutrition, hydration, and care to First Responders. If you’re safe and want to help storm victims, you can connect with Convoy of Hope, Catholic Charities, and your local church. There are lots of ways to volunteer! The situation on the ground is developing constantly, and we are trying to update this page as we learn more about the need. Here’s a few ways you can help:
CONVOY OF HOPE:
You can help tornado victims by supporting Convoy of Hope!
- Over 225,000 pounds of food, water, hygiene items and tarps have been delivered by 12 Convoy of Hope semi trucks to aid in the hardest hit areas of St. Louis.
- More than 12,000 residents have been served in 4 hard hit communities by Convoy of Hope.
- If you would like to support the efforts of Convoy of Hope, click here: http://www.convoyofhope.org/joyfm/.
- We are so fortunate to have one of the most respected disaster response organizations in the country just 3 hours West in Springfield. They are not only our friends, they are our neighbors, and Convoy of Hope continues to deliver resources to churches, survivors, and other local nonprofits in desperate need.
SERVE WITH/AS CHURCHES WHO ARE PROVIDING SHELTER:
There are currently 600-700 people in the city looking for shelter
Immediate Need: Looking for churches that can serve as a shelter. If you are a church in or near the afflicted area and could serve as a shelter, please inform the City of St. Louis, Human Services by texting Adam Pearson at 314-640-8142 to help them coordinate services to the unhoused.
Churches that are serving as a shelter and could use help:
- Friendly Temple – come and serve at 6356 Martin Luther King Drive, St. Louis, 63133. Contact Renea Johnson at 314-564-2657 for more information and/or best times and ways to serve.
- Hope Nation International Church – In need of coolers, tables, deli turkey and ham sandwiches and sandwich bread to make sandwiches, snacks and drinks. Text Bishop Robinson at 314-546-8013 for more information.
- The 12th & Park Rec Center on South Tucker.
DEBRIS & HOME CLEAN UP:
Please be very careful if you are willing and able to help with this aspect of the storm relief efforts. Be sure to wear appropriate safety gear according to the volunteer work you’re doing!
- Restore STL: Volunteers needed for neighborhood & yard clean up. Chainsawing and emergency window repair are the biggest needs. Email or text Molin Ray at [email protected] or 847-754-6925 with the specific (1) time, (2) number of people and (3) skills and/or tools you can bring to schedule your time. Volunteers will be connected to individuals needing help. Early this week (Monday or Tuesday) Samaritan’s Purse is expected to arrive, increasing their capacity to put you to work.
- Developing: Love the Lou – Ongoing clean up efforts are happening. Please check togetherstl.com for the latest. Contact Tony Holt at 636-236-5030 or Lucas Rouggly at [email protected] for more information.
One of the best ways to support our community is by helping to provide them with the resources they need! Here are a few spots where you can drop off items:
- South City Storm Support – Supplies are collected for first responders and organizations who are assisting those in need of help. Please drop off the following items between noon and 5 pm at: Power Creative, 3221 Oak Hill Ave, St. Louis, 63116. Items needed: water, trash bags, flash lights, batteries, first aid kits/supplies, snacks, power banks, gloves, tarps and tape.
- O’Fallon Park YMCA (4343 W Florissant Ave, St. Louis, MO 63115) – You can donate cleaning items, flashlights and battery powered light sources, non-perishable food items, water bottles, tarps, tents, and more. This is also a great place to stop by and volunteer! Their efforts are currently planned to run till Sunday, the 25th from 9:30am-3pm every day, and then they will assess the need from there. Just show up and they’ll put you to work!
FOOD SUPPORT:
Eight Days of Hope’s Mass Feeding Ministry is responding to the tornado outbreak n May 16th. They are heading to provide meals to those recovering from the storm, first responders, and many who are without power. They will be serving lunch and dinner at Influence Church (2019 Walton Rd. St. Louis, MO 63114). The first meal will be dinner on Monday, May 19. We will serve through Saturday, May 24 with the possibility to extend as needed. Click here to request meals or sign up to volunteer!
HOTLINE SERVICES TO THOSE IN NEED:
- 211
- 1 800 Red Cross (1-800-733-2767) Emergency Hotline for People needing assistance
You can also find more information here: https://www.firstalert4.com/2025/05/17/resources-shelter-locations-who-call-ways-help/
